Krasnoyarsk region

The ancient city of Krasnoyarsk region established by Cossacks in 1619 as the
first Russian fort on the Yeniseysk served the Siberia settlers as the passage
way: Dejnev, Poyarkov, Khabarov. In the 17th century the city became Siberian
icon painting center then it grew the major commercial and transport center
homing exhibitions'fairs well'known in Russia. Called Siberian "Eldora
do" after the lucrative gold deposits discovery. There are know more than
one hundred monuments of history and architecture. Here you'll see Christmas
monastery. Combination of 19th centery's electivity, ancient private houses
in Siberian baroque style represent distinguishing feature of Yeniseysk.

'Krasnoyarsk is the city of theaters. Our theaters Ml are world being proud
of ..Let's start with the щ I Opera and Ballet House. The names of the best
baritone in the world — Dmitriy Khvorostovsky and the outstanding ballerina
Natalia Chekhovskaya are well — know to the theater — lovers of many
countries. The Pushkin's Drama Theater and we can continue the list with the
following establishments and art groups: the Theater of Young Spectators, the
Musical Comedy Theater, The Concert Hall, the Symphony Orchestra, the Siberian
Dance named after Michael Godenko and many others. All of them are well-know
abroad.

The most famous Krasnoyarsk citizen is a world -known painter Vasiliy Surikov.
Two museum in Krasnoyarsk are connected with his name. There are the Arts Museum
where you can see his distinguished works and the Surikov's Estate -Museum.
Krasnoyarsk is our native city. It's more than 380 years old. But it doesn 't
grow older every day it's getting younger and younger. And due to this fact we
are proud and happy to show quests round the city.